Horticultural Instructor

Position Overview:

The Horticultural Instructor reports to the Horticultural Coordinator and delivers engaging horticultural instruction and daily Greenhouse program activities. The Instructor creates hands on learning experiences that teach youth plant care, gardening, environmental stewardship, and practical workplace skills. Working with the Recreation team, the instructor maintains productive growing spaces and builds a safe, supportive environment where youth can explore their interests, develop confidence, and take responsibility for meaningful projects.

Position Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in horticulture, agriculture, gardening, or greenhouse operations. Related coursework, certification, or a degree preferred. Working knowledge of plant care, propagation, soil health, seasonal growing practices, and safe use of gardening tools and equipment. Experience teaching, facilitating groups, or providing hands-on training; experience working with youth in educational, recreation, residential, or community settings preferred. Ability to communicate clearly, work collaboratively, plan and lead activities, and remain patient and consistent when supporting youth with varied needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners. Ability to develop creative, youth-centered and family-centered initiatives based on identified interests and program needs. Ability to mentor, coach, and provide constructive feedback to youth interns. Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.